Unfortunately, a thief attempted to steal the elixir while the emperor’s wife was at home. As a reward, he was given an elixir of immortality that he planned to share with his wife. The Emperor of Heaven, Hou Yi, who was a great archer, shot down nine suns to save their crops and the Earth from heat. There is a Chinese legend that the Earth had 10 suns, during which the Earth experienced extreme drought and heat. The festival traditionally falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. The festival brought back joy, tourism and an economic boost this weekend. Six blocks of Grant Avenue were closed and the street was filled with crowds that came to celebrate the Chinese holiday that gives thanks for a good harvest, similar to Thanksgiving holiday. The festival would not be without vendors selling mooncakes, which is traditionally eaten during the moon festival. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins attends the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Returns to San Francisco.Young boy performs martial arts during the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco Chinatown.Vendors selling jewelry and souvenirs.Young woman sings and portrays the Moon Goddess.Children playing games at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.Cultural music performance at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.Mid-Autumn Moon Festival started with lion dancing.Vendors at the the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.Contestants of the “We Are Bruce Lee costume contest during the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
Young girl perform martial arts during Mid-Autumn Moon Festivals in San Francisco Chinatown.Children participate in arts and crafts at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Chinatown.Children perform at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
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